In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Seeing that everyone was a little confused, Wang Xingguo explained it to them in detail: the grain used in brewery production, and how they could save a lot of trouble with each batch of grain due to the loss standards.

In fact, losses are a common occurrence. Breweries have an easier time getting supplies than other factories during difficult times, since they have surplus food that they can exchange for supplies.

Wang Changshun took out a notebook and started having Wang Xingguo copy down the addresses and names on it, all of whom were members of the Wang family who worked in the city.

These people's fathers or grandfathers all died during the War of Resistance against Japan, so arranging for them to work in the city was a kind of compensation.

Wang Xingguo was a little surprised. There were indeed people from all walks of life, but they were also scattered. The seventeen addresses were spread across several districts, and it would be difficult for him to even ride his tricycle around them all.

However, two of them are right at Jiaodaokou, and six others are not too far away, but the rest are too far.

After copying this list, he started copying the list of soldiers in the army. Wang Changshun pointed to two names and said, "These two cousins ​​of your generation are about to be discharged from the army. They are in a tight job situation now, so it is difficult to find them jobs. They can probably only serve as militia captains in the brigade. I plan to have them come here to help you when the time comes."

Wang Xingguo said happily, "That's good. My cousin is a soldier, so he must be very good at fighting. If anyone comes to cause trouble, I can feel more at ease."

These days it's almost like Hong Kong. Nobody dares to use a gun. If a gunshot is heard, basically nobody can escape and everyone will have to go to a labor camp.

So when fighting for territory, they don't use guns or knives, they only use their fists to resolve disputes. There's a black market boss in the west of the city called Gold Tooth. He got his nickname after someone knocked out half of his teeth while fighting for territory and he got a gold tooth implanted.

However, this person is going to have bad luck in the future; sooner or later, impulsive young people will make a fuss about his gold teeth.

If everyone uses their fists, it will inevitably come down to who has the most men.

That's why Wang Xingguo asked Er Gouzi to borrow troops. He gave him benefits because of his guests. Er Gouzi's side mainly consisted of people from the previous dynasty. Those people had no jobs and made a living by selling things passed down from their ancestors.

These people are among Wang Xingguo's targets!

When food and meat are scarce, do you still expect to eat and drink well?

No problem, bring some good stuff to exchange! This was also one of Wang Xingguo's purposes in starting the event.

Er Gouzi can not only lend him troops, but also help him bring customers. When a venue starts, it needs to gather customers like this so that when they want to get supplies, they will know that there is such a venue.

The same goes for Master Niu's side; Wang Xingguo will definitely have to invite him too, since there are many former dynasty people among the gamblers there.

Now that I have a powerful backer, I can easily persuade Director Zhao. All that's left is Qian Sihai!

Wang Xingguo wasn't afraid of him; he just didn't want to cause any more trouble and thought it was better to avoid trouble.

He told Wang Changshun about Qian Sihai's situation.

Before Wang Changshun could speak, Wang Changlin sneered, "What 'master'? He's nothing. Xingguo, ignore him. If he dares to cause trouble, we can make an example of him. If we don't show our strength, anyone will dare to come and kick us while we're down. People in this world like to bully the weak and fear the strong. As long as you're ruthless enough, others will think twice before messing with you and won't dare to act recklessly."

Wang Xingguo looked at Wang Changshun, and to his surprise, Wang Changshun nodded and said, "That's right. In the past, when we fought over land, didn't we have to fight first and subdue the other party so that others wouldn't dare to take our land? You, Thirty-Second Master, are right. We have to fight first, and then we can live in peace."

Since both of his paternal grandfathers had said so, Wang Xingguo had no objections and would simply arrange for more people to join them.

Lunch was ready, and Wang Xingguo opened a bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) and poured it for everyone.

When Wang Xingning and the others first met these tribespeople, they were a little reserved because they didn't know what to say.

This is only natural; you'll get to know them gradually and things will fall into place.

After taking a sip of wine, Wang Changshun asked Wang Xingguo, "What factory does your older brother work at again?"

Wang Xingguo explained, "My older brother took over my father's job and works at the wire factory north of Ditan Park outside Andingmen. Today, a close neighbor from our old neighborhood is getting married, and my older brother went there for the wedding banquet."

Uncle Eleven spoke up, "Will he come back after he's finished drinking? I'm old, I'll see him as soon as I can."

Wang Xingguo quickly explained, "Eleventh Uncle, my elder brother is still at work today. He just went to a wedding banquet at noon, and he has to go back to work after that. Don't worry, my elder brother will get his marriage certificate and have his wedding banquet on the 18th. I will ride my tricycle to pick you up then so you can have a drink at the wedding and meet him."

Uncle Eleven waved his hand and said, "I won't come. Taking the train into the city is so bumpy, it'll shorten my lifespan by half a year. Forget it, when he has a holiday later, you can take them back to the village to offer incense to the ancestors."

We can't force him to do that; he's too old for that.

Many sections of the roads nowadays are dirt roads, and they are indeed in terrible condition. No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, it's very bumpy.

After finishing their meal, Wang Changshun gave them a few more instructions, and they didn't linger, driving the oxcart back home.

There are many things to take care of in the village. First, we need to tally up the items that are ready to be sold, and then have Wang Xingguo bring them into the city.

On the first day of opening, you need to have enough supplies and not run out of stock, otherwise it will affect your reputation. People will think that this place is not capable and may not come back next time.

His younger siblings had gone to school, leaving Wang Xingguo alone at home.

He took out the slip of paper, which contained five addresses, five names, five phone numbers, and five different sentences.

However, he was a little apprehensive when he looked at the addresses, because one of them clearly stated that it was the Municipal Bureau.

Anyway, there aren't many things that are off-limits. I didn't expect that whole grains and coarse grains like corn would be fine.

Wang Xingguo looked into the space; the corn he had grown, plus the ones he had traded, would probably come in very handy next year.

Wang Xingguo rubbed his temples. Since the clan wouldn't let him deal with Qian Sihai, he saved himself a lot of trouble.

He originally planned to take a batch of fish to feed Qian Sihai, which would solve the problem.

But now it seems I was a bit naive. Just like my two grandfathers said, if I don't show my strength, others won't be convinced.

As for how to demonstrate strength, isn't it just a matter of having more people?

With so many members of the Wang family, they can send some into the city. Two against one, they don't believe they can't defeat Qian Sihai and his men!

Time passed quickly. When his younger siblings came home from school, Wang Xingguo pushed his tricycle out the door to pick up his wife from get off work.